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  1. Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR/CIMAR), University of Porto, Novo Edifício do Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal

    Clara Vasconcelos & Cristina S. C. Calheiros

  2. Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Planning/Unit of Science Teaching, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal

    Clara Vasconcelos

  3. Integrated Science Association (ISA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Poznań, Poland

    Clara Vasconcelos

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Vasconcelos, C., Calheiros, C.S.C. (2022). Enhancing Environmental Education Through Nature-Based Solutions: An Introduction. In: Vasconcelos, C., Calheiros, C.S.C. (eds) Enhancing Environmental Education Through Nature-Based Solutions. Integrated Science, vol 4. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91843-9_1

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